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BYU Dominates Idaho with 95-71 Victory: Key Takeaways

BYU's basketball team secured a 95-71 victory over Idaho, improving to 4-0 this season. Key performances came from Fousseyni Traore and Richie Saunders, who both achieved career-high scores with 29 and 26 points, respectively. Despite the win, BYU's defense showed vulnerabilities, allowing Idaho to shoot 57.1% from three-point range. The Cougars also displayed streaky offensive play, highlighted by several scoring runs, but struggled with free throws, missing 11 attempts.

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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

BYU Basketball Holds Off Kansas State in 72-66 Victory

No. 21 BYU basketball survives a tough challenge from Kansas State, winning 72-66 despite a shorthanded lineup and a late surge from the Wildcats. Fousseyni Traore and Spencer Johnson lead the Cougars with strong performances, while Jaxson Robinson's crucial 3-pointer helps secure the victory. BYU's defense and ability to capitalize on turnovers prove pivotal in the win, as they look ahead to their next game against UCF.

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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Oklahoma's Solid Defense Leads to 82-66 Win Over No. 21 BYU"

Despite Fousseyni Traore's strong performance, BYU basketball struggled with missed layups and midrange jumpers in their 82-66 loss to Oklahoma. The absence of Aly Khalifa due to illness impacted the team's performance, and their defensive breakdowns allowed Oklahoma to secure the win. BYU now looks to regroup for their upcoming game against Kansas State.

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

BYU's No. 22 Ranking Secured with Impressive Road Win Over West Virginia

Fousseyni Traore's 24 points and strong performance filled in for an ailing Aly Khalifa as BYU secured an 86-73 victory over West Virginia. The Cougars' 3-point shooting and second-chance points were crucial, while West Virginia's Jesse Edwards' early dominance was hampered by foul trouble. Despite missing key players due to illness and injury, BYU's bench stepped up, outscoring West Virginia's bench 27-16 in the win.

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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

No. 18 BYU Faces Denver in Crucial Matchup

The No. 18 BYU Cougars men's basketball team suffered a 73-69 loss to the Utah Runnin' Utes, revealing weaknesses in their scoring options without star player Fousseyni Traore. Coach Mark Pope emphasized the importance of playing together as a team rather than relying on a single go-to player. The Cougars will look to bounce back against the Denver Pioneers, who have their own go-to scorer in Tommy Bruner. Despite the loss, BYU is still highly regarded in the Big 12 conference and is projected as a No. 4 seed in ESPN's Bracketology.

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